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Ô Frame Rear Connections Overview
Figure 1.6 CrossOver 12
Figure 1.7 CrossOver 6
1. Power Connectors (Primary and Redundant)
• Connects the frame to the DC power supply.
• The second power connector is for redundant 
power supply (optional).
2. Editor, Tally, and GPI Ports
• The ports allow your switcher to be controlled 
by external editors, control tally lights, and 
respond to GPI commands.
3. Input BNCs
• 12 or 6 High Definition serial digital video 
inputs.
4. Panel Port
• Connects the frame to the control panel.
5. Ethernet Port
• Enables the switcher to connect to your 
network.
6. Output and Reference BNCs
• 1 analog video output.
• 2 High Definition serial digital video Program 
Bus outputs.
• 1 High Definition serial digital video Preview 
Bus output.
• 3 High Definition serial digital video Aux 
Bus outputs.
• 1 External Tri-level or Black Burst reference 
input.
• 3 Internal Reference outputs.
Ô Removing the Frame Door
You must remove the frame door to access the USB 
port. Once you are finished working with the USB 
port, replace the frame door to ensure proper airflow 
through the frame.
To remove the frame door:
Figure 1.8 Removing the Frame Door
1. Using both hands, grasp the door tabs.
2. Gently pull the door tabs towards the center of 
the door, releasing the door from the frame.
3. Pull the door towards you and place it on a 
clean, flat, static-free surface.
To attach the frame door:
1. Using both hands, slide the door onto the frame 
ensuring that the door tabs engage sides of the 
frame.
2. Pull and release the door tabs to ensure the 
frame door is securely attached to the frame.
Ô Menu System
There are two ways to access the menu system:
• Pressing MENU
• Using Auto-follow
To access a menu using the MENU button:
1. Press MENU. The Wipe Pattern buttons 
illuminate.
2. Press a Pattern button to select the 
corresponding menu.
Auto-Follow
Auto-follow is a feature that displays the menu for a 
selected function when the button for that function is 
pressed. Auto-follow is always active — when you 
press any button on the control panel that has a 
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